Family history of cancer associated with asthma diagnosis in children
Read the full articleNew research shows 20 percent have asthma.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – It’s well known there’s a genetic component to cancer, and that cancer often runs in families. A new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual…
Pediatric allergy patients equally satisfied with telemedicine and in-person appointments
Read the full articleThirty seven percent were more satisfied with their telemedicine visit.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Telemedicine visits may still seem like a futuristic idea for many. But a new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting…
Allergy shots may be an effective treatment for pediatric pollen food allergy syndrome
Read the full articleNew study shows improved symptoms in 55 percent of children.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – We know that children with pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS) also suffer from seasonal allergies. A new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)…
Los datos alternativos de las redes sociales sobre las alergias alimentarias pueden afectar negativamente las decisiones médicas
Read the full articleLos mitos dificultan la identificación de información fáctica.… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – La difusión de las redes sociales sobre las alergias alimentarias es interminable. Tus amigos de Facebook y Twitter parecen saber de qué están hablando. ¿Y por qué no deberías creer…
Antecedentes familiares de cáncer asociados con el diagnóstico de asma en niños
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Es bien sabido que hay un componente genético del cáncer, y que el… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Es bien sabido que hay un componente genético del cáncer, y que el cáncer a menudo se presenta…
Pacientes de alergia pediátrica igualmente satisfechos con la telemedicina y citas en persona
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las visitas de telemedicina pueden parecer una idea futurista para muchos. Pero un nuevo estudio que se presenta…
Las vacunas para la alergia pueden ser un tratamiento eficaz para el síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen pediátrico
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra síntomas mejorados en el 55 por ciento de los niños.… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Sabemos que los niños con síndrome de alergia alimentaria al polen (PFAS) también sufren de alergias estacionales. Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en…
News roundup: Breaking news on how prenatal diet, delivery mode and infant feeding practices relate to pediatric allergies
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Many pregnant women spend time before their baby arrives thinking about how they can prevent allergies in their child,…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre cómo la dieta prenatal, el modo de parto y las prácticas de alimentación infantil se relacionan con las alergias pediátricas
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Muchas mujeres embarazadas pasan tiempo antes de que su bebé llegue pensando en cómo pueden prevenir las alergias…
News roundup: Breaking news on oral food challenges
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy.… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre las pruebas orales de alimentos
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – Las pruebas orales de alimentos (OFC) son el estándar de oro para los alergólogos al diagnosticar una alergia…
J. Allen Meadows installed as ACAAI president
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier elected president-elect.… HOUSTON (November 11, 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston on November 11. Luz Fonacier, MD, Mineola, NY,…
J. Allen Meadows instalado como presidente de ACAAI
Read the full articleLuz Fonacier electa como presidente.… HOUSTON (11 de noviembre del 2019) – J. Allen Meadows, MD, Montgomery, AL, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión Científica Anual de la ACAAI en Houston el 11 de noviembre.…
News roundup: Breaking news on pencillin allergy
Read the full articleHOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you… HOUSTON (November 8, 2019) – At some point you may have had a reaction to penicillin and were told you were allergic. And there’s a…
Resumen de noticias: Noticias de última hora sobre la alergia a la penicilina
Read the full articleHOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te… HOUSTON (8 de noviembre del 2019) – En algún momento puedes haber tenido una reacción a la penicilina y te dijeron que eras alérgico. Y…
Keeping allergies and asthma at bay is the best gift
Read the full articleHelp loved ones avoid wheezing and sneezing this holiday season.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 18, 2019) – If you’re wondering what to get the loved ones in your life for the holidays, consider the gift of health – or at least the offer of relief…
New year, new you with smart tips to control allergy and asthma symptoms
Read the full articleJust a few tweaks can have you dialing down the sneezing and wheezing.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 25, 2019) – The end of the year can arrive with guilt-laden reminders to make resolutions to improve your health. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, you don’t…
Prenatal and early life exposure to multiple air pollutants increases odds of toddler allergies
Read the full articleEarly exposure to candles, cats and environmental tobacco smoke showed greatest impact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 5, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows a significant association between multiple…
Forty percent of people with peanut allergies can eat tree nuts but choose to avoid them
Read the full articleStudy found most common reason for avoidance was to minimize risk of cross contact.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – (December 18, 2019) – A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows most people…
Five things your sweetie with allergies doesn’t want for Valentine’s Day
Read the full articleSteer clear of gifts that will trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 21, 2020) – Valentine’s Day tends to bring out the urge to “spend big” on gifts that will sweep your loved one off their feet. But some gifts can cause allergy…
Practice resources tailored to your needs
Read the full articleAs health care continues to evolve, it can be challenging to keep up with all the changes. That’s why the… As health care continues to evolve, it can be challenging to keep up with all the changes. That’s why the College has taken great strides…
Medicare is Removing Social Security Numbers From Medicare Cards
Read the full articleTo protect seniors from identify theft and to save taxpayer dollars, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will… To protect seniors from identify theft and to save taxpayer dollars, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be replacing the Social Security…
High-five – Hone your clinical trial skills
Read the full articleEvery month we want to give a shout out – a high five – to a great member resource on… Every month we want to give a shout out – a high five – to a great member resource on the College website. This month,…
Membership Types
Read the full articleACAAI Membership Types Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology unlocks opportunities and benefits found… ACAAI Membership Types Joining your colleagues in the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology unlocks opportunities and benefits found nowhere else. Member For physicians…
CPT code 95165 - What’s a dose for Medicare billing?
Read the full articleMedicare defines a dose, for billing purposes only, as 1cc of extract and does not cover dilutions. Medicare reimbursement is… Allergists commonly bill CPT code 95165, which describes services for the supervision of preparation and provision of antigens for allergen immunotherapy. It is important…
Nominate a FIT for 2024 Annals Award
Read the full articleFITs who publish the best original research or review in Annals will receive a cash award of up to $2,500. Multiple… Have you read outstanding original research or an excellent review in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology written by a Fellow-in-Training? Consider nominating them…
Get ready for Asthma and Allergy Awareness month 2024
Read the full articleBe prepared for this awareness month, when attention is focused on asthma and allergies. It’s a great opportunity to share… Coming soon – National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May! You’ll want to be prepared for this awareness month, when attention is focused…
2023 MIPS Emergency Exception Applications reopened due to Change Healthcare cyberattack
Read the full articleCMS will only approve applications citing this cyberattack as the basis for requesting reweighting under the MIPS EUC Exception.… In response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack in late February, CMS extended the 2023 MIPS data submission deadline and is now reopening the 2023 MIPS…
Coding Conundrum – E/M plus Testing
Read the full articleRecently we received a query from a member about coding an oral challenge and an office visit on the same… The Advocacy Council often receives queries from members on correctly coding specific scenarios. Recently we received a request about coding an oral challenge and…
Change Healthcare Cyberattack - continuing coverage
Read the full articleHere is the latest update from UnitedHealth Group. We encourage you to bookmark and check the UHG site regularly for… The Advocacy Council is aware many practices have experienced devastating fallout from the Change Healthcare cyberattack – an issue directly affecting cash flow that…
March 2024 Annals highlights
Read the full articleThis month’s articles and reviews provide guidance for these changes in our treatment pathways.… As spring arrives and pollen season begins, the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology highlights many of the new changes that are coming to our field. As…
Eastern Pulmonary Conference
-Read the full articleUpdate in Pulmonary Disease: Current, Relevant and Interactive. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Learn more… Update in Pulmonary Disease: Current, Relevant and Interactive. The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. Learn more…
Toledo Allergy Society 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference
Read the full articleSave the dates! The Toledo Allergy Society’s 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference will take place September 4, 2024.… Save the dates! The Toledo Allergy Society's 13th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference will take place September 4, 2024. Learn more…
Tennessee Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (TSAAI) Annual Meeting
-Read the full articleSave the dates! TSAAI’s annual educational meeting consists of presentations by recognized speakers in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology.… Save the dates! TSAAI’s annual educational meeting consists of presentations by recognized speakers in the field of allergy, asthma and immunology. Learn more…
A Midsummer Night’s Wheeze, 31st Annual Education Meeting
-Read the full articleFairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, CA. Learn more… Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, CA. Learn more…
Eastern Allergy Conference
-Read the full articleJoin us for the Eastern Allergy Conference as we bring you the most current information from the field’s top experts… Join us for the Eastern Allergy Conference as we bring you the most current information from the field's top experts on Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Jointly…
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Foundation of Northern California (AAIFNC) Annual Symposium
Read the full articleAnnual Symposium, “Bridges to Understanding,” Saturday, April 27, 2024, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA. The symposium is for practicing allergists… Annual Symposium, “Bridges to Understanding,” Saturday, April 27, 2024, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA. The symposium is for practicing allergists and allied health care providers…
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia 2024 Annual Meeting
-Read the full articleMay 3-5, 2024, Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, Buford, GA. Learn more… May 3-5, 2024, Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge, Buford, GA. Learn more…
It takes a village
Read the full articleWhat does it take to bring the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting to life each year? Believe it or not, planning… One of the most interesting parts of being president of the College is the ability to see many things “up close and personal” that…
AllergyTalk: Two Special Podcasts: Omalizumab for Food Allergy
Read the full articleOn February 16, 2024, the FDA announced the approval of the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy,… On February 16, 2024, the FDA announced the approval of the first biologic medication to treat patients with food allergy, omalizumab.…
